What is the Best Saxophone Song?

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This discussion centers on identifying and sharing the best saxophone songs, with participants recommending various tracks and artists. Key mentions include "Baker Street" by Gerry Rafferty, "Forever Autumn" by Moody Blues, and "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses. Dream Theater is highlighted for their complex compositions, particularly "Octavarium," showcasing their progressive metal style. The conversation emphasizes the importance of sharing links to songs for better appreciation and discovery of music.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of saxophone music and its significance in various genres.
  • Familiarity with notable artists such as Gerry Rafferty, Dream Theater, and Guns N' Roses.
  • Knowledge of progressive metal characteristics, especially in Dream Theater's compositions.
  • Ability to navigate music-sharing platforms and access song links.
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore the discography of Gerry Rafferty, focusing on "Baker Street."
  • Research Dream Theater's "Octavarium" and its musical structure.
  • Investigate the influence of saxophone in rock and metal genres.
  • Learn about the contributions of artists like Erik Mongrain and Tommy Emmanuel in guitar music.
USEFUL FOR

Music enthusiasts, saxophonists, and fans of rock and progressive metal genres will benefit from this discussion, particularly those looking to discover new songs and artists in the saxophone and guitar realms.

  • #721
It's too old to link to youtube, but "Springhill Mining Disaster" about the 1958 collapse of that Nova Scotia coal-mine is very moving - my version is by Peter, Paul and Mary.
 
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  • #722
turbo-1 said:
It's too old to link to youtube, but "Springhill Mining Disaster" about the 1958 collapse of that Nova Scotia coal-mine is very moving - my version is by Peter, Paul and Mary.

It took a while, but I found a short clip of it on Amazon.com. I actually went ahead and ordered the album since I like Peter, Paul and Mary anyway.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000002LLN/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 
  • #723
B. Elliott said:
It took a while, but I found a short clip of it on Amazon.com. I actually went ahead and ordered the album since I like Peter, Paul and Mary anyway.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000002LLN/?tag=pfamazon01-20
You're going to love it. Don't listen to it if you are feeling low, though. They capture the isolation and claustrophobia of mine-collapse perfectly in their rendition.
 
  • #724
How about Best Soundtracks?
There are only two I can think of that I would count as 'the best'...

The Soundtrack for O Brother Where Art Thou,
Who could not want it after hearing Man of Constant Sorrow by The Soggy Bottom Boys

The Sountrack for The Crow (taste sensitive)
When I saw the first trailer for the movie and heard Big Empty by the Stone Temple Pilots I knew I wanted the soundtrack. I wasn't dissappointed in it at all. It had several artists I had never heard of and various interesting genres of music. As a warning there is some rather hard metal as well as goth/industrial types of music that certainly isn't for everyone.
 
  • #725
And I almost forgot the Bladerunner soundtrack by Vangelis. It was quite good aswell.
Tears in the Rain beginning with Rutger Hower's last line in the movie is great.
 
  • #728
Even BETTER song:

ANother amazing video of course.
 
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  • #731
Marvin Gaye - Inner City Blues.

Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose - Treat Her Like a Lady.

 
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  • #734
I haven't posted about one of my favorite bands until right now. I liked them back in the 80s, then they got "too popular" and I was required to not like anything on a major label (I'm over that now). Then "They" literally walked out on their label and went back to the minors, but it took my having kids to get back into TMBG again.

20 years ago they showed the world how to make a http://youtube.com/watch?v=pAmFTmCs3IY" out from their last release.

And while I'm on the subject, they also have produced the best music "for kids" during the last six years. One of mine and Simon's favorites: http://youtube.com/watch?v=x5ohtlewREI"
 
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  • #735
Music by Jaco Pastorius, Gentle Giant, Bob Marley, Return To Forever, Charles Mingus, Pink Floyd, Red Hot Chili Peppers. I could go on a very very long time.
 
  • #736
As a reaction to the concurrent most pathetic noises thread ever, the opposite:

 
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  • #737
This, of course, is the best national anthem in the world.
The first image is the front of the Royal Palace here in Oslo, and the video ends with showing Galdhøpiggen, Norway's highest mountain (2469 m. a. s.)
 
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  • #738
46 pages, and THIS song is missing - somethings going wrong here ! :cry:

Sweet Home Alabama, by Lynyrd Skynyrd

 
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  • #743
Flanders and Swann, 2nd Law Of Thermodynamics...
http://www.uky.edu/~holler/CHE107/media/first_second_law.mp3
 
  • #744
The more I look at this thread, the more I come to the conclusion that ALL the good stuff is still missing ! But don't worry, I'll try my best to fix it, bit by bit.

"Pet Sematary", The Ramones

 
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  • #746
"Walk this Way", Aerosmith vs. Run DMC



EDIT: You really should turn up the volume for this one !
 
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  • #747
you must hear this
Title:Waiting for My Real Life to Begin
Artist : Colin Hay
 
  • #748
"Tainted Love", Marilyn Manson

 
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  • #750
Oberst Villa said:
"Tainted Love", Marilyn Manson



Hmm..I'd rather say Soft Cell's version:
 
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